US Bridges

Ramapo Bridge over Ramapo River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Ramapo Valley Reservation · Structure no. 0253002

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramapo Bridge over Ramapo River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ramapo Bridge over Ramapo River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 115 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamapo Bridge
CrossesRamapo River
LocationRamapo Valley Reservation
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.07856, -74.18948
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramapo Bridge over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ramapo Bridge over Ramapo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramapo Bridge over Ramapo River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ramapo Bridge over Ramapo River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ramapo Bridge over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.